Spain's national team faces Saudi Arabia on June 21, needing a victory after the draw with Cape Verde. Lamine Yamal will not play 90 minutes.

After a surprising draw with Cape Verde (0-0), the Spanish national team is preparing to face Saudi Arabia on June 21, having the obligation to win in order to improve their image. The young player Lamine Yamal, at the age of 18, will not be able to participate for the entire match, although he was eagerly awaited. Yamal stated that he is not ready to play 90 minutes, emphasizing that he is in a process of adaptation after an injury. Although he was a substitute in the previous match, he was introduced in the 71st minute. Yamal acknowledged that he had concerns about a possible absence from the World Cup, but the doctors assured him that he would fully recover. Despite comparisons with great players, he emphasized the importance of the team's success. He also expressed admiration for Lionel Messi, considering him the best in history, but mentioned that his idol remains Neymar. Yamal showed ambition, stating that to win the World Cup, they must face the best opponents.